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Mumbai

Mumbai is India's energetic coastal city, with colonial landmarks, bustling markets and Bollywood. From here, tours reach the ancient Ajanta and Ellora caves near Aurangabad, the Sula Vineyards at Nashik, and tiger reserves at Tadoba and Pench. Goa's beaches and Rajasthan's palaces are also within reach.

Region: India

Trip types on sale: Luxury.

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Best time to go

October to March; the monsoon brings heavy weather from June to September.

Who it suits

Culture lovers, wildlife fans, food lovers and multi-centre travellers.

Getting there

Non-stop flights from London Heathrow to Mumbai (BOM) take about 9 hours 30 minutes.

Practical

  • Time: 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of the UK in winter and 4 hours 30 minutes ahead in summer.
  • Currency: Indian rupee
  • Language: Marathi, Hindi and English.

Typical daytime highs

  • Winter (December to February). Typical daytime highs around 30 to 33°C in winter (December to February).
  • Monsoon (June to September). Typical daytime highs around 29 to 31°C in the monsoon (June to September).

These are typical ranges, not a forecast.

Things to do

  • See the Gateway of India
  • Explore the Ajanta and Ellora caves
  • Look for tigers in Tadoba
  • Tour the Sula Vineyards
  • Relax on Goa's beaches
  • Visit the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

Questions

How long is the flight to Mumbai?

About 9 hours 30 minutes non-stop from London.

How far are the Ajanta and Ellora caves?

Both are reached from Aurangabad, a short flight or long drive from Mumbai.

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